Joseph Jay Besse Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joseph Jay Besse of Erie, Illinois, who passed away on December 21, 2021 at the age of 99. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Randolph S. Besse and Della J. Besse (Hawk); his wife Mildred Jean Parker; his children, Mark Besse (Regina), Bart Besse (Sue) of Louisburg, KS, Brenda Besse and Jody Besse; his grandchildren, Kelsey Lorenzen (John), Nicole Besse, Bridget Graff (Steve), Randl Besse (Julie), Colin Besse (Lauren), Brooklin Rodricks (Eric), Cheyenne Voss and Chastity Morrison (Craig); his great grandchildren, Hailey, Hannah, Erin, Elena Lorenzen, Charlotte Besse, Emily, Gavin Graff, Knox, Lincoln Besse, Maverick, Ryder Besse, Logan, Jaydon Voss, Lillian, Callan, Emmy Lou and Sarah Kate Morrison; his great great grandchild Avelyn Voss; his daughter-in-law Bonnie Besse; and his brother Richard Besse.
Memorials may be made to the Erie United Methodist Church or Erie Fire Department.
